Controller (Executive Leadership Team)

Controller (Executive Leadership Team)

Facility Improvement Corporation
Great Falls, MT

$100,000 per year (DOE)

Build the Financial Foundation of a Growing Company

Facility Improvement Corporation is seeking an experienced Controller who wants more than a traditional accounting role. We are looking for a financial leader who wants to help build and refine the financial foundation of a growing company and play a key role in shaping FICO's future.

This is an opportunity to partner directly with ownership and be a member of the executive leadership team, improve systems and processes, strengthen financial visibility, and provide the insights needed to make confident business decisions.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, influence how finance operates, and help support the next stage of growth for a successful company, we would love to meet you.

About Us
Facility Improvement Corporation has been providing building automation solutions to commercial and industrial customers for over 25 years. Our purpose is simple: we exist to create world-class opportunities for our people to grow. We believe growth happens when we give talented people the opportunity to make an impact, take ownership, and help build something meaningful. As FICO continues to grow, we are investing in our financial infrastructure and looking for leaders who want to grow with us and help shape the future of the company.

What You'll Do
As Controller, you'll own the company's accounting function while serving as a strategic business partner on the executive team.

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead all accounting operations and month-end/year-end close
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Maintain complete balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliations
• Develop executive reporting, financial analysis, and KPI dashboards
• Translate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations

Financial Planning & Business Support

• Develop and improve company cash flow forecasting process
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and proactively drive collections
• Oversee Accounts Payable while optimizing cash flow
• Ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time

Payroll & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll through third-party payroll providers
• Maintain accounting controls and financial accuracy
• Support annual audits and tax preparation
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies

Executive Partnership

• Serve as a strategic business partner to ownership and participate in executive leadership team
• Identify financial risks and opportunities before they become problems
• Support banking relationships, bonding and surety requirements, and financial planning
• Provide clear financial insight that supports confident business decisions

What Success Looks Like

You'll know you're succeeding when you have:

• Monthly financial statements are consistently delivered by the 8th business day of the month
• Improved visibility through reporting, dashboards, and forecasting
• Created scalable systems that support organizational growth
• Cash flow is well managed and receivables stay under control
• Financial processes become more efficient every quarter
• Leadership never encounters financial surprises

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 10 years of accounting and finance experience
• 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong experience with:
• • Month-end and year-end close
  • Accrual accounting
  • Revenue recognition
  • Work-in-progress (WIP) accounting
  • Inventory accounting
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Financial statement preparation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience building financial reporting and dashboards
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes and internal controls

Preferred

Experience supporting a growing company in one or more of these industries:

• Commercial construction
• Service contracting
• Manufacturing
• Technical services

Experience with QuickBooks and BuildOps is a plus.

Compensation

$100,000 annually, depending on experience

Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance - 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team with the autonomy to improve systems and processes